Torso training

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PROFESSIONAL athletes began paying greater attention to the needs of their torsos during the 1990s, James Marshall, an independent sports consultant, says. “If you do this sort of training you are better able to apply good technique.”

Taking longer to balance because stronger muscles are compensating for a weak torso can be a disadvantage when dealing in split seconds. “The same principle applies to everyday life. Strong biceps are of little use without a strong core,” Marshall said.

Exercise provided by James Marshall of Excelsior, an independent sports consultancy to sports teams and athletes. See www.excelsiorgroup.co.uk.)